Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States released its decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade:
“Today’s Supreme Court decision is an affront to the liberty, autonomy, privacy, and dignity of all Americans, and of American women in particular,”… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act, H.R. 4176, to require federal surveys to include voluntary and confidential data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity. The collected data would be subject to robust privacy and confidentiality standards.
“As federal agencies conduct research and gather demographic data,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s (TX-07) bipartisan bill, the Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner (COCM) Act, H.R. 5218, passed the House. The legislation invests in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), an evidence-based model that integrates behavioral health into the primary care setting to ensure Americans can access mental health care services when they… Read more »
On Saturday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a town hall meeting, where she provided an update on her work for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. Constituents had a chance to ask questions and discuss issues of importance to the community.
“I was glad to be together with residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and to discuss issues affecting our… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), H.R. 2773, to help promote and enhance conservation efforts and ensure the long-term health of fish and wildlife throughout the country. The bill passed the House on a bipartisan basis, by a vote of 231-190.
“Along the Texas Gulf Coast, we know the importance of… Read more »
This week, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s (TX-07) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis’ (FL-12) bipartisan legislation to further the development of pediatric medical devices, H.R. 7679, passed the House. The bill reauthorizes the Pediatric Device Consortia (PDC) grant program and allows profits for certain Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) devices. It was included in a… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) hosted a hurricane preparedness webinar featuring Dan Reilly, Warning Coordination Specialist at the National Weather Service-Houston. Constituents from Texas’ Seventh Congressional District had a chance to ask questions about what to expect this hurricane season, how to stay informed, general updates, and more.
“As we prepare for… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, H.R. 2377, to establish a national red flag law to temporarily remove firearms from those who pose a threat to themselves or others. The bill passed the House on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 224-202.
“In Houston, our neighbors have expressed concerns about… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), H.R. 7776, to authorize water resources projects around the country. The bill includes projects Congresswoman Fletcher specifically advocated for in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and across the region.
“The Water Resources Development… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, H.R. 7910, a comprehensive package of common-sense gun safety legislation. Congresswoman Fletcher is a co-sponsor of the legislative package, which passed the House on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 223-204.
“Our hearts are filled with grief and outrage after mass shootings in… Read more »
